Caregivers Days
2010 Caregivers Days:
Fraser Valley (Langley) Monday, September 27th 2010 (click to view agenda)
Okanagan (Kamloops) Thursday, September 30th 2010 (click to view agenda)
South Island (Victoria) Monday, October 4th 2010 (click to view agenda)
Central Island (Nanaimo) Tuesday, October 5th 2010 (click to view agenda)
Lower Mainland (Richmond) Thursday, October 7th 2010 (click to view agenda)
What is Caregivers Day?
Caregivers Day is a chance for the full-time primary caregivers of ALS Patients to have a day of respite. This event allows for people who devote themselves to the care of their loved ones to come together and share experiences. It also provides the opportunity to learn how to take better care of themselves and how to cope with grief. When ALS hits a family, the focus turns to provision of care, equipment, and emotional support to the Person Living with ALS. The impact on the family is powerful. As they struggle to cope with the prospect of advancing disability, it consumes their emotional and financial reserves.
Caregivers put their lives on hold while they are dealing with their spouse or loved one's journey through this disease. This is why we strive to make Caregiver's Days special for our attendees by providing a comfortable, supportive environment.
A day of support that includes: Round table discussions, Workshops given by Healthcare Professionals,updates,information and most importantly an opportunity to connect with other local family caregivers.
The cost is $25 to attend (includes refreshments & meals)
Additional costs of Caregivers Days are made possible by the generous support through the George 'Sonny' Williams Endowment Fund.
Who attends Caregivers Day?
A special invitation is sent to primary caregivers, caregivers who have recently lost someone, other family members and friends to attend.
This is a special day designed for all those providing care to people with ALS.
If you would like to attend, please contact Lisa Hercus at 604-685-0737 ext. 226 or patientservices2@alsbc.ca.
Caregivers Days History:
The George "Sonny" Williams Endowment Fund was established in 2003 to support caregivers of people living with ALS. In 2008 we were able to host (5) Caregivers' Days which took place in the North, the Okanagan, Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island funded utilizing the interest accrued from the Fund.
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2009 Caregivers Days were held in:
- Kootenay (Creston)
- Okanagan (Kelowna)
- Fraser Valley (Abbotsford)
- Lower Mainland (New Westminster)